2017 Château Pavie-Macquin Saint-Émilion red

The Pavie Macquin vineyard is characterised by its location on a plateau, next to the Mondot hill and on the edge of the Fongaban fault. Thanks to its commanding position, its height ranges from 100 metres above sea level next to the hill to 75 metres on the edge of the plateau. On a single holding, it borders Troplong Mondot to the east and Château Pavie to the south, and overlooks Trottevieille to the north. They are therefore located in a region of particular quality, surrounded by three Premiers Grands Crus Classés.

The Château is now managed by Albert Macquin's grandchildren as well as his own sons, the Corre and Charpentier families. In continuing the tradition of their illustrious ancestors, they demonstrate a deep attachment to this wonderful terroir.

With a deep purple garnet colour, the 2017 Pavie Macquin presents itself with exuberant aromas of warm black cherries, blackberry tart and menthol puree, licorice, candied violets and charcuterie. In the mouth, it is medium bodied, balanced, with mature tannins, finishing very long. This is a blend of about 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc, having aged for 16 months in French oak barrels, of which about 70% is first use.

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